What are fecal coliforms?
Fecal coliforms are coliform bacteria that will grow at 44° C (106° F). These bacteria are also commonly found in animal and human waste. We use the presence of fecal coliforms as a possible indication of human or animal waste contamination in drinking water. Generally, these bacteria do not cause disease. However, their presence indicates a possible waste contamination problem. E. Coli is a fecal coliform bacteria.
